Distribution of Key Natural Resources Current Affairs for UPSC

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

India launches auction for 19 critical mineral blocks to boost self-reliance in clean energy and strategic sectors amidst supply disruptions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

India launches auction for 19 critical mineral blocks to boost self-reliance in clean energy and strategic sectors amidst supply disruptions.

23 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

23 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Mar, 2026

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

22 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran escalates regional conflict by attacking Israel, Gulf energy sites amidst ongoing strikes, threatening global oil supply and regional stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

21 Mar, 2026

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran escalates regional conflict by attacking Israel, Gulf energy sites amidst ongoing strikes, threatening global oil supply and regional stability.

21 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Mar, 2026

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

20 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Mar, 2026

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

20 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Mar, 2026

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

14 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Mar, 2026

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

14 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10 Mar, 2026

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

10 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Mar, 2026

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

7 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as attacks target oil infrastructure and US missions across West Asia, disrupting energy markets and regional stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Mar, 2026

Battered Iran attacks oil infra targets in West Asia, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as attacks target oil infrastructure and US missions across West Asia, disrupting energy markets and regional stability.

4 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade, Pg7

U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupts global fuel trade, threatens energy security with Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Mar, 2026

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade, Pg7

U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupts global fuel trade, threatens energy security with Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices.

4 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Mar, 2026

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia, Pg6

U.S.-Israeli strikes ignite regional war with Iran following assassination of Supreme Leader, threatening global energy security and geopolitical stability.

3 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.